Alvaro Negredo failed to help Bestikas gain more points in title tussleCredit: Getty

But Besiktas suffered a massive blow — both on and off the field.

Not only did former Southampton winger Eljero Elia score the only goal of the game as title rivals Istanbul Basaksehir won 1-0, but Besiktas manager Senol Gunes confirmed Negredo was rushed to hospital after suffering a fractured cheekbone.

The Spanish striker, 32, joined from Valencia in the summer after a loan spell at Middlesbrough, and has scored 13 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions.